![Emerald, May's birthstone, is the green to bluish green variety of beryl colored by chromium and vanadium. Historically, the primary source of emerald was Egypt, with Cleopatra's mines near Sikait mined as Emerald, May's birthstone, is the green to bluish green variety of beryl colored by chromium and vanadium. Historically, the primary source of emerald was Egypt, with Cleopatra's mines near Sikait mined as](https://i.redd.it/mz8gs93d4axa1.jpg)
Emerald, May's birthstone, is the green to bluish green variety of beryl colored by chromium and vanadium. Historically, the primary source of emerald was Egypt, with Cleopatra's mines near Sikait mined as
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Emerald (Beryl) step-cut Weight: unknown Crystal structure: hexagonal Composition: Beryllium aluminium silicate Mohs hardness: 7 Stock Photo - Alamy
![10 Grams Natural Green Beryl From Nigeria, Raw Emerald Crystals, Loose Emerald, Green Emerald Crystals - Etsy 10 Grams Natural Green Beryl From Nigeria, Raw Emerald Crystals, Loose Emerald, Green Emerald Crystals - Etsy](https://i.etsystatic.com/15414194/r/il/5308c8/2330173793/il_570xN.2330173793_pzvo.jpg)